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Friday, March 9, 2007

leaving you and taking the kids... most of them

We, being spontaneous and fun loving, are taking off to the beach. It was much less spontaneous than say, 1998. In which, we would just say randomly, lets go- and get in our 1984 Corolla and take off, with no plan.Less spontaneous than 2000, when we would throw R2 in the backseat and buzz away.Now, we make reservations. We pack clothes ahead of time. We request hours off work (well, some of us). We pack playpens and strollers and toys and bottles. I google for coupons. I think we're parents.

So, somewhat spontaneously, we are off to Galveston. In our minivan packed with kid gear. By next week, I'll probably be nursing Brynn three times a day, and getting away is less likely, so this is a good time.

Ugh. I am dreading leaving her for 2 days but I know we need this. Expect some good beach pictures of the boys.

Packing up for the weekend with kids is SO different. When we go to Shannon's parents for a weekend, 75% of the load is Keith's, and 25% Shannon and I. It's funny how such little people require such big loads!

I was changing a loaded diaper a couple weeks ago, and AS SOON as I pulled it back, Keith sticks his left hand down there and gets it all over. I pull his left hand out, then QUICKLY he gabs his right hand down there. So now I have two poop covered hands to keep out of his mouth and off his chest, while he’s kicking the loaded diaper around the changer! I called for Shannon (good thing she was home). I clean his hands, his legs and hips that are now covered with poop, and it was bath time right away.

that was pretty funny to read & re-live.. ha ha.. picturing the distress in you & the diaper tumbling around.. ya that's so hard when wants to kick when I'm trying to quickly & efficiently wipe him up.

When I was laughing out loud reading this.. Keith got happy & laughed hearing me laughing. Cute how he loves to join in & connect with me.

Veggie Tales the Movie comes on at 4-5:30 TEXAS time....According to my calculations.....PLEASE correct me if I am wrong so that I can set my VCR.

After an unfortunate tangle with a clothesline, Bob the Tomato and a van load of Veggie kids find themselves waiting for a tow truck in a rundown seafood joint. They run into the Pirates Who Don't Do Anything. They begin to tell the gang an unusual story about a messenger called Jonah. One day Jonah receives a message from God for the Ninevites, but Jonah hates the people of Nineveh. Not only do they lie and steal, worst of all, they slap people with fishes! Instead of delivering the message, Jonah decides to set sail in the opposite direction. But he doesn't get very far - God has a very persuasive way of convincing Jonah to do his job. In typical, hilarious Veggie style, this retelling of a familiar story teaches the deeper lesson: that one of the best gifts you can give or receive is a second chance.

Program Schedule: Special show times: Sat 3/10 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Note: All times are Pacific Time. All programs are subject to change without notice.

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I'm a Texan living in Missouri, learning how to pray- a wife to a rocker, missionary and a worship leader (same guy). I am a Mac evangelist and food lover, survivor of multiple complicated (understatement) pregnancies and mommy to 4 amazing kids on earth and 2 amazing kids in heaven. I'm also an adoptive parent, a reader, and a domestic goddess who hates to clean.